Today's News

Companies and individuals tightening their belts to deal with tough economic times are putting the squeeze on the athletic programs at Clear Creek Park.

Shelbyville/Shelby County Parks and Recreation Director Clay Cottongim said fewer individuals and businesses are stepping up to the plate this year to help youth soccer, baseball, basketball and football programs. The park, for example has signups for 40 soccer teams but sponsors for only 14 of them. Youth basketball had 45 teams this winter, and seven of those teams were without sponsors.

The Shelby Saddlebreds Chapter of the Kentucky Junior Historical Society won 8 first-place awards at the KJHS State Convention on March 27th-28th. The annual convention held in Frankfort provides students twelve different categories to compete in: 2-D art, 3-D art, Documentary, Genealogy, Historical Exhibit, History Bowl, History Test, Heritage Performance, Impromptu Composition, Paper, Performance, and Photography. Shelby Saddlebreds had winners at every level of competition.

Anthony Shane Stodghill, 30, of Eminence was arrested Saturday at Highway 53 and Boone Station Road and charged with DUI, no operator’s license, failure to wear a seat belt, disorderly conduct and no operator’s license negligent at the scene of an accident.

Patricia A. Searcy, 35. of Shelbyville was arrested Sunday on Boone Station Road and charged with DUI and no operator’s license.